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Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
2025 holiday resources by county
Becker County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Becker County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Becker County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Catholic Charities Emergency Services - Toys for Tots
157 Roosevelt Road, Suite 100, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320)229-4560
- Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Eden Valley, Kimball, Rice, Saint Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, Waite Park, Saint Augusta, Saint Joseph, Watkins, or Royalton
Eligibility: Families with children 6 months - 14 years who are not enrolled in any other holiday program
- Registration: Monday, November 3rd - Friday, December 5th at 4:30 pm
- Intake: Visit the website to sign up and select the desired pick-up date. No phone or in-person registration. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025ToysForTots
Documents: Photo ID for all family members as well as guardians. Guardians will be asked for proof of guardianship. Address verification must be dated within the last 60 days and upload must show the sender, recipient, and date. Must provide a birth certificate for each child.
Distribution: December 11th, 16th, and 18th. Families can choose their pick-up date. Once signed up, families will receive a confirmation notice with an appointment date and time with specific instructions on how to finish the application process by emailing the required documentation. An official pick-up notice with toy pick-up instructions will be emailed to the family once the required documents have been reviewed. Families will be required to show the official pick-up notice at the distribution site. Provides a no-contact, curbside pick-up of Christmas gifts.
Description: Toys for children
First Lutheran Church - Children's Christmas Store
- Address: 912 Lake Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
- Phone: (218)847-5656
Serves: Residents of Becker County
- Eligibility: Families with children ages 4 - 16 years
- Distribution: 9 am - 3 pm Saturday, December 6th, 2025 (Spend 1 hour shopping, no appointment necessary or pre-registration)
- Description: Children come to purchase Christmas gifts for their families for $1 for each family member. During shopping time, a volunteer will help the child/children shop and wrap the gifts they've chosen for their family members. Arts crafts and Meet Mrs. Clause during waiting periods.
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Christmas Meals
Polk County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Polk County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Polk County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
?Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
City of Crookston - Toys for Tots
- Address: 124 North Broadway Crookston, MN 56176
- Phone: (218)281-1232
- Intake: Call or walk in to register; donations can be dropped off at City Hall
- Serves: Residents of Crookston
- Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 years
- Registration: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday; starting Monday, November 24th, 2025 - Thursday, December 18th, 2025
- Distribution: 8 am - 12 noon Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
- Description: Delivers toys to homes. Parents must be home for delivery.
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Faribault County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Jackson County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed as it becomes available.
Kandiyohi County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
CLOSED Willmar Salvation Army?- Christmas Shop Sign Up
Address: 521 4th Street SW Willmar, MN 56201
Phone: (320) 235-2033
Register:?Online?(select NO for the invitation code) now until October 31
Serves: Residents of Willmar
Ages: Call for toy program ages
Documents: Picture ID, proof of address (lease agreement, electric, gas, or water bill), children's medical card or school records, and proof of any other adults
Description: Provides toys for children.?CLOSED ?
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Christmas Baskets
Freeborn County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Freeborn County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Freeborn County, that information is noted in the service.
Christmas Baskets
Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family member.
Albert Lea Salvation Army - Holiday Food Box Program
- Address: 302 Court Street Albert Lea, MN 56007
- Phone: (507)373-8776
- Serves: Residents of Freeborn County
- Eligibility: Single and family households
- Intake: Call between 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday to register for the food box program
- Registration: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 - Monday, December 8th, 2025
- Distribution: Information will be provided once registered
- Description: Holiday food box program to single and family households
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Albert Lea Salvation Army - Holiday Angel Tree Program
- Address: 302 Court Street Albert Lea, MN 56007
- Phone: (507)373-8776
- Serves: Residents of Freeborn County
- ??Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 13 years
- Intake: Visit website https://saangeltree.org/ or call to register. Must follow the prompts to answer questions. Enter zip code and email address to apply and hear a response from Salvation Army.
- Registration: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 - Monday, December 8th, 2025; Anyone that registered for the Angel Tree will be given the choice to receive a Christmas food box containing items to cook a Christmas dinner.
- Distribution: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 - Thursday, December 18th, 2025. Information will be provided once registered
- Description: Holiday toy program for families
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Christmas Baskets
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Carver County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Carver County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Carver County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gift/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
CAP Agency - Hope for the Holidays Toy Program
- Hope for the Holidays Hotline: (952)402-9873
- Email: Maritza Real at [email protected]
- Serves: Residents of Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties who are current clients of CAP Agency's programs
Scott County Eligibility: Must participate and utilize CAP's Food Shelf or utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18.
Carver and Dakota Eligibility: Must participate and utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18.
- Intake: Call CAP Agency case worker or the Hope for the Holiday Hotline about the toy program. Visit website to fill out form to sign up for the toy distribution program at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvOrWOnIm8t4ts31u7KuYfJ5_3-bQp6owEq9txt1fxhTtC9Q/viewform.
- Registration: Starts October 29 and until full
- Documents: Proof of participation in CAP's Food Shelf or Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
- Distribution: Toy distribution dates and times will be emailed to families once they have registered
- Description: Holiday toy program for current clients of CAP Agency
CLOSED Chaska Santa - Holiday Program
- Email: [email protected]
- Serves: Residents of Carver County
- Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18
- Intake: Visit website to register online at https://chaskabaseball.sportngin.com/register/form/697931070. To register, families will need to Sign In, Create an Account, or Continue as Guest to submit their information online. Registration needs to have children's first name (first, middle, last), date of birth, parent(s) name (first, middle, last), email, phone number, city, state, and zip code.
- Registration: November 5 - November 30
- Documents: Photo ID for the parent, utility bill with current bill address listed, and a form of identification for each child. Forms of identification for the child must bear the child's name and can be a health insurance card, birth certificate, Social Security card, or anything else that proves there is an actual living child. No pictures of children.
- Distribution: December 18 - 19. Parents will be asked to pick a time slot via Signup Genius by email. Do not bring children to the distribution. Do not arrive before distribution time.
- Description: Holiday toy program CLOSED
Love in the Name of Christ Heartland
Address: 318 Railroad Avenue, Delano MN 55328; 801 Hwy 12, Howard Lake, MN 55349
Phone: (763)999-7082
Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Cokato, Corcoran, Dassel, Delano, Greenfield, Howard Lake, Independence, Loretto, Mayer, Maple Plain, Montrose, Rockford, Watertown, Waverly and Winsted
Registration: Complete the intake process by applying online at www.loveincheartland.org/help or call the Connection Center (763)999-7082
Distribution: More information will be provided on dates and times after registration
Description: Partnering with local churches to provide options for Christmas
Mi CASA - Toys for Tots Program
Address: 1053 Jefferson Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379
Email: [email protected] for questions
Serves: Residents of Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties who are not registered with any other holiday gift program
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17
- Intake: Visit website form online to register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiuCUvv9fz5SWzHJ_8SlvnPhY_nopq-uwN2TjSZTOVj7V30A/viewform
Documents: Proof of ID for each registered child at the time of pick up
Distribution: Pick up information will be sent by email by December 12
Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tots program
CLOSED Redeemed Life Ministries International
Address: 7901 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View, Minnesota 55112
Phone: (763)784-5433
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/redeemedlifechurchtv/
Serves: Residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14
- Registration: Now - Saturday, November 15th or until 300 children have been registered. Completing the registration form does not guarantee toys. Individuals who register will be notified on or before December 15th if they are approved.
- Intake: Complete online registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjO_9ZxAhwyqKnObsSPWs2In4i9UGH6u3gDKBaT5QPROBA/viewform?fbzx=6584876489828486887
Documents: None
Fees: None
Distribution: Date and time to be determined
Description: Holiday toys for tots program that provides toys for children CLOSED
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Christmas Meals
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Chippewa County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Swift County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services will be listed as they become available.
Nobles County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Nobles County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Nobles County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
CLOSED Nobles County Toys for Tots
Phone: (507)544-8346 Dan Harrington
Serves: Residents of Nobles County
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18
Registration: Monday, September 15th, 2025 - Monday, November 24th, 2025
- Intake:
- Application can be picked up and dropped off at Walgreens in Worthington (1321 Oxford St, Worthington, MN 56187)
- Mailed to the address provided on the application
- Scanned and emailed to [email protected]
- Apply online at https://adrian-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx.
Applicants will receive responses Monday, December 1st, 2025 - Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Make sure you put a working phone number, or email address on the application.
Distribution: Friday, December 12th, 2025 8 am - 6 pm. Approved applicants will be notified by mail with their information on where, when, and time to pick up toys 1 week before distribution.
Description: Provides aged appropriate toys for children. Only make request to one distribution center. CLOSED
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Wabasha County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Traverse County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Blue Earth County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Mankato Toys for Tots
Address: Mankato National Guard Armory, 100 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507)514-7131 (This is an unmanned hotline, but the messages are checked throughout each business day)
Serves: Residents of Blue Earth, Nicollet, Le Sueur, and Waseca counties
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14. Grandparents who have full guardianship of the children can request toys.
Registration: October 15th - December 7th
- Intake: Call or visit website for online application. Fill out the application. Some information may or may not be required. Incomplete or inaccurate information can impact a family's ability to complete their request.
Distribution: 8 am - 12 noon Saturday, December 13. If families attend a distribution event that they have not been approved and assigned to they WILL NOT receive toys. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Description: Provides two toys, one large and one small. Only make request to one distribution center.
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Pennington County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Steele County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Steele County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Steele County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
CLOSED Steele County Toys For Tots
- Address: PO Box 199 Owatonna, MN 55060
- Email: [email protected]
- Serves: Residents of Steele County
- Eligibility: Children ages 15 and younger as of Wednesday, December 31st, 2025. School-aged children must be attending school or be home-schooled.
- Registration: Applications must be filled out and returned by Friday, November 28th, 2025
- Intake: Visit website https://owatonna-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=0&nPreviewInd=0&nRedirectInd=3 to print an application to apply and see a list of locations to walk in to receive an application. Drop off the application to Owatonna Public Library Children's Area, Minnesota Prairie County Alliance, or Community Pathways of Steele County or mail the application back to:
Steele County Toys for Tots/Family To Family
PO Box 199
Owatonna, MN 55060
- Documents: When picking up toys, guardians/parents need a photo ID and proof of residency (i.e. phone bill, rent receipt or utility bill). Children need a school grade report (digital or paper), identification card, or lunch receipt
- Distribution: Parents will be notified of the date and time for pick-up by email or postal mail.
- Description: Provides pre-bagged toys CLOSED
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Morrison County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Morrison County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Morrison County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Catholic Charities Emergency Services - Toys for Tots
.157 Roosevelt Road, Suite 100, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
.(320)229-4560
.Email: [email protected]
.Serves: Residents of Eden Valley, Kimball, Rice, Saint Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, Waite Park, Saint Augusta, Saint Joseph, Watkins, or Royalton
.Eligibility: Families with children 6 months - 14 years who are not enrolled in any other holiday program
.Registration: Monday, November 3rd - Friday, December 5th at 4:30 pm
.Intake: Visit the website to sign up and select the desired pick-up date. No phone or in-person registration. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025ToysForTots
.Documents: Photo ID for all family members as well as guardians. Guardians will be asked for proof of guardianship. Address verification must be dated within the last 60 days and upload must show the sender, recipient, and date. Must provide a birth certificate for each child.
.Distribution: December 11th, 16th, and 18th. Families can choose their pick-up date. Once signed up, families will receive a confirmation notice with an appointment date and time with specific instructions on how to finish the application process by emailing the required documentation. An official pick-up notice with toy pick-up instructions will be emailed to the family once the required documents have been reviewed. Families will be required to show the official pick-up notice at the distribution site. Provides a no-contact, curbside pick-up of Christmas gifts.
.Description: Toys for children
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Nicollet County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Mankato Toys for Tots
Address: Mankato National Guard Armory, 100 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507)514-7131 (This is an unmanned hotline, but the messages are checked throughout each business day)
Serves: Residents of Blue Earth, Nicollet, Le Sueur, and Waseca counties
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14. Grandparents who have full guardianship of the children can request toys.
Registration: October 15th - December 7th
- Intake: Call or visit website for online application. Fill out the application. Some information may or may not be required. Incomplete or inaccurate information can impact a family's ability to complete their request.
Distribution: 8 am - 12 noon Saturday, December 13. If families attend a distribution event that they have not been approved and assigned to they WILL NOT receive toys. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Description: Provides two toys, one large and one small. Only make request to one distribution center.
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Mahnomen County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Marshall County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Watonwan County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
United Way Volunteer Opportunities - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Organizations that are seeking individuals who are willing to work on special events that provide opportunities for people to celebrate and enjoy the holiday are listed below.
Holiday Related Volunteer Opportunities Organizations that are seeking individuals who are willing to work on special events that provide opportunities for people to celebrate and enjoy the holiday.
Head of the Lakes United Way Volunteer Center
424 West Superior Street Suite 402 Duluth, MN 55802
(218)726-4770
Intake: Visit?website
Provides information about holiday event volunteer opportunities in the city of Duluth as well as Cook and Lake counties
United Way of Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Center
903 West Center Street Suite 100 Rochester, MN 55902
(507)287-2000
Intake: Visit?website
Provides information about holiday event volunteer opportunities in Olmsted and Dodge counties
United Way of Steele County Volunteer Center
Address: 245 18th St SE, Suite 1, Owatonna, MN 55060
Phone: (507)455-1180
Intake: Visit website https://www.unitedwaysteelecounty.org/volunteers-united
Provides information about holiday event volunteer opportunities in Steele County
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Holiday Related Volunteer Opportunities
Anyone - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services listed below are accessible to anyone regardless of where they live. Agencies are listed under the county they are physically located in. Agencies are listed under STATEWIDE if they have multiple locations.
Christmas Baskets
Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey, or other meat and all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family member.
Christmas Meals
?Programs that provide a hot Christmas meal in a congregate setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holidays. Also included are programs that deliver Christmas meals to people's homes.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
ANOKA COUNTY
Holiday Gifts/Toys
CLOSED Blaine Parks MN - Winter Celebration Event
Address: Tom Ryan Park and City Hall Atrium 10801 Town Square Drive NE, Blaine, MN 55449
- Website: https://www.blainemn.gov/4023/Winter-Celebration
Serves: Open to all
Eligibility: Families with children
Intake: Visit website online to register for the Kid Shopping Spree event. Time slot must be selected to register. The event allows children to shop with a personal shopper to pick out gifts. Gifts are low cost and gift wrapping is free.
Fees: Gifts range $1 - $15
Distribution: 2 pm - 5:15 pm Sunday, November 30, 2025
Description: A free Winter Celebration event that includes activities for the whole family such as live holiday music, bonfires with s'mores, hot chocolate, live reindeer, a tree lighting ceremony, winter wonderland walk, and a Kid Shopping Spree time for gifts CLOSED
House Of Christ Assembly Church
- Address: 10506 Hanson Bloulevard, Coon Rapid 55433
- Phone: (763)200-4026
- Email: aclinton807@g
Serves: Anyone
- Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 12
- Registration: Now until December 9th
- Intake: Apply online https://houseofchristassembly.org/christmas-toy-drive/christmas-toy-application
- Distribution: Provided after registration accepted
- Description: Toys for Tots
CLOSED Wesleyan Church Corporation (Greater Praise Church) - Toys for Tots
Address: 11760 Foley Boulevard NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448
- Email: [email protected]
Phone: (612)644-2817
Serves: Open to all, if able to travel to pick up the toys
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14
Intake: Call to register or send an email with the number of children, ages of each child, gender of each child, and contact information.
- Registration: Register by Monday, November 24th
Distribution: Will receive an email or call for pick-up date, time, and location
Description: Toys and gifts for children CLOSED
CHISAGO COUNTY
Holiday Gift/Toys
First United Methodist Church - Children's Christmas Shop Day
Address: 30828 Irene Avenue, Lindstrom, MN 55045
Serves: Open to all
Intake: Walk in to shop for gifts. Kids can shop for gifts for $1. Limit is 8 gifts per child.
Distribution: 10 am - 12:30 pm Saturday, November 15
Fee: $1 per gift
Description: Provides an opportunity for children to shop for gifts and gift wrap gifts once they are purchased
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Christmas Meals
StartAnew - Community Christmas Dinner
- Address: Faith Deliverance Holiness Church, 1116 Morgan Avenue North, Minneapolis, 55411
- Phone: (612)223-1305
- Serves: Anyone
- Intake: Walk in
- Distribution: 1:30 pm - 4:45 pm, December 25
- Description: Christmas dinner meal
Holiday Gifts/Toy
CLOSED Jesus Ministries International - Toys for Tots
Email: [email protected]
Serves: Open to all, if able to travel to pick up the toys
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14
Intake: Send an email with the number of children, ages of each child, gender of each child, and the Parents' first and last name and address.
Registration: Register by Tuesday, November 25th
Distribution: Will receive an email or call for pick-up date, time, and location
Description: Toys and gifts for children CLOSED
CLOSED Kingdom Embassy Worship Center - Toys for Tots
- Address: 6 Interlachen Rd, Hopkins, MN 55343 (Kingdom Embassy Worship Center)
- Phone: (763)299-5899
- Email: [email protected]
Serves: Anyone
- Eligibility: Parents with children ages 0-14
- Registration: Before November 24, 2025
- Intake: Call or email to request toys
- Documents: Drivers license/photo ID on distribution day
- Distribution: TBD, email will be sent out to all registrants to notify them of the pick up date
- Description: Provides toys for Christmas holiday CLOSED
CLOSED MN Immigrant Movement
Address: Minneapolis, MN
Phone: (612)246-1149
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/licenciasparatodosmn/?locale=es_LA
Serves: Anyone
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14
- Registration: 4 pm - 7:30 pm Friday, October 17, 27, and 30; November 7, 14, and 21
Intake: Call for location
Documents: Birth certificate, passport or ID, or medical card
Distribution: Provided when families register
Description: Provides toys for tots CLOSED
??MOTHERS - Toys for Tots Program
Email: [email protected]
Serves: Open to all
Registration: October 31 and until full
Intake: Register by email. Families should provide the parent's first and last name, address, phone number, the county the family lives in, and if they were referred by an organization or school. Information needed for each child includes, name, age, gender, and what the child would like to receive. Items provided to families are donated from the community. No clothing or gifts available this year.
Distribution: Families will receive a follow-up update with a pick-up time and location
Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tot program
StartAnew - Youth Holiday Gift Shop
Address: Faith Deliverance Holiness Church, 1116 Morgan Avenue North, Minneapolis, 55411
Phone: (612)223-1305
Serves: Anyone
Eligibility: Youth ages 3 - 18
- Intake: Apply https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScY6v5E1Ap5e2vdSgBg6FBdPRJa5mxyEGSLwQHOa1Ci5INd9w/viewform
Fees: $1 donation per child
Distribution: December 19 and 20, Date and time will be provided after registration.
Description: Each child can pick gifts for each member of his/her immediate family
The Organization of Liberian Women In Minnesota (OLWMN) - Toys for Tots
Address: 11468 Marketplace Dr N, Suite #600-1037, Champlin, MN 55316
Phone: (612)306-0334
Email: [email protected]
- Intake: Email to request an application form or visit website https://surveyheart.com/form/6926008b6968f8f5186a4176
Serves: Open to all
Eligibility: Families with children
- Registration: Open now until Thursday, December 18th, 2025 until full
Documents Required: Driver's License; Intake form requesting full names, ages, gender, date of birth for all kids; parent information required including full name, email address, phone number, and current home address
Distribution: The agency will reach out with pick-up details
Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas
CLOSED #YouMatter Minnesota Inc.
Address: 13570 Grove Drive, Suite # 101 Maple Grove, MN 55311
Phone: (612)207-7885
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.youmatterminnesota.org/
Serves: Anyone
Eligibility: Parents with children ages birth - 17
Registration: Now until November 22
Intake: Apply https://forms.gle/kguYMFzq3c19Viyq7
Documents: ID
Distribution: 12 noon - 5 pm Saturday December 20, location TBD
Description: Provides toys for tots, refreshments, family photos, craft and activities, and gift wrapping CLOSED
POLK COUNTY
Christmas Meals
Erskine Community Center
Address: 105 Ross Avenue, Erskine, MN
Phone: Call or text (218)280-2992
Serves: Open to all
Eligibility: Individuals who are in need of a hot meal for Christmas
Intake: Call to register and get on the list for either dine in, delivery or takeout (deliveries are always contingent on volunteer drivers).
Registration: Must enroll by Saturday, December 20th, 2025 (if you miss the deadline for registration please know that nobody is turned away)
Distribution: Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Dine in: Begins 5 pm - 8 pm, (refrain from attending if you are sick)
Pickup: Starts at 4:30 pm
Delivery: Starts around 4 pm; Meals delivered will be left outside the door with a courtesy knock.
Description: Provides a Christmas meal
STEARNS COUNTY
Christmas Meals
Overcomers International Fellowship, Inc. Dream Center
Address: 529 16th Avenue North, Saint Cloud, MN 56303
Phone: (320) 656-1550
Serves: Open to all
Intake: Walk in
Distribution: 12 noon Thursday, December 25th
Description: Providing a Christmas meal and entertainment
Place of Hope
Address: 511 9th Avenue North, Saint Cloud, MN 56303
Phone: (320)203-7881
Serves: Open to all in need of a meal
Intake: Walk in
Distribution: 12:30 pm for lunch and 5:30 pm for dinner on Wednesday, December 24th, and Thursday, December 25th
Description: Providing lunch and dinner Christmas meals
STATEWIDE
Holiday Gifts/Toys
CLOSED 22 Until None - Task Force Kringle
Address: 18402 North 19th Avenue Box 370, Phoenix, AZ 85023
Phone: (866)254-9961
Serves: Open to all honorably discharged veterans with a VA disability and their families. Past recipients of the program are not eligible.
Eligibility: Application must be submitted by the veteran only using their own contact information. Must have an honorable discharge (DD214 Form 4 required), a 30% or higher VA disability rating, and minor dependents listed in VA Ebenefits (children must be biological or legally adopted). Must show proof of financial hardship not related to legal or criminal issues.
Registration: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 - Friday, October 31st, 2025
- Intake: Visit website https://www.22untilnone.org/task-force-kringle to apply; must be filled out by the veteran only; not by a spouse or anyone else
Documents: DD214 Form 4 showing honorable discharge status; SNAP benefits, unemployment statement, Medicare benefits, medical or repair bills, LIHEAP or EBT participation, HUD/HUD-VASH documentation, or bills for catastrophic events or medical expenses demonstrating financial hardship. Incomplete or incorrect documentation will result in rejection.
Distribution: Recipients will be notified either Friday, October 31st, 2025, or Saturday, November 1st, 2025. Those not selected will be notified on Saturday, November 1st, 2025.
Description: Provides financial assistance to eligible veteran families for holiday gifts purchased through Amazon (includes shipping and taxes). No cash is given. CLOSED
CLOSED We're Doing Our Own Thing WDO2T - Toys for Tots
Address: 3800 American Boulevard West, Suite 1500-8042
Phone: (844)210-9100
- Serves: Open to all
Eligibility: Families with children who are low income ages 18 and under
Registration: Deadline to register is Monday, December 1, 2025
- Intake: Visit website to follow the pre-registration link for Minnesota at https://www.wdo2t.org/
Documents: Provide information for the parent's name, child's name, age, and gender
Distribution: Information will be provided once registered and approved for toy pick up
Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tots program CLOSED
Christmas Baskets
Fare for All - Holiday Food Package
Address: Sites are located in Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, and Wright counties. Visit website for address locations.
Phone: (763)450-3860
Serves: Open to all
Intake: No pre-registration needed. Visit website for dates and times of locations at each site in the months of October, November, and December. Website is https://www.thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all/schedule/. Walk-ins are the only preferred method.
Distribution: Packages are available for purchase on certain dates at different locations in October, November, and December
Fees: $35 per Holiday food pack
Method of Payment: Cash, credit, debit, or EBT card
Description: Provides a Holiday food pack which typically contains a ham, other protein items, veggie sides, and dessert for purchase
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Christmas Meals
Catholic Churches of Saint Michael and Saint Mary - Christmas Community Dinner
Address: 611 3rd Street South, Stillwater, MN 55082
- Serves: Open to all
Intake: Walk in for a dine-in Christmas meal
Distribution: 5 pm - 6:30 pm Saturday, December 20, 2025
Description: Provides a Christmas dinner meal
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Christmas Baskets
Christmas Meals
Holiday Adoption Programs
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Cottonwood County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Ramsey County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Ramsey County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Ramsey County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
CLOSED 2nd Chance Outreach - Toys for Tots
Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Hennepin and Ramsey counties
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14
Intake: Email to request a form to register for the toy program
Registration: Register by Wednesday, November 26th
Distribution: Will receive an email for pick up date, time, and location
Description: Toys and gifts for children CLOSED
A Better Road Foundation, Inc. - Toys for Tots
- Address: 175 Lexington Pkwy North, Saint Paul, MN 55104, USA
- Phone: (651)515-4368
- Serves: Residents of Saint Paul
- Eligibility: Open to all families; toys provided for children only
- Intake: Register online: https://www.betterroadfoundation.org/event-details/christmas-party-and-toys-for-tots
- Fees: None
- Distribution December 23, 2025, 2 pm - 6 pm
- Description: Christmas toy program
CLOSED Inner Hero, The
- Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Hennepin and Ramsey counties
Eligibility: Families with children who are low income
- Registration: Available online until full. Visit website to register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJmWLw7m03EMlj667gOouVI_WEjZXCP7E4BMJQyxRwemya8w/viewform.
Distribution: Information will be provided once registered and approved for toy pick up
Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tots program CLOSED
Living Waters Youth - Toys for Tots
Address: 5701 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (612)703-3313
- Serves: Residents of Hennepin and Ramsey counties
Eligibility: Families with children ages 1 month - 17 years
Registration: November 15 - December 20
Intake: Call or email to register
Distribution: Information will be provided once registered and approved for toy pick up
Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tots program
Merrick Community Services - Toys for Tots
- ?Address: 1669 Arcade St N Suite 4, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55106
- ?Phone: (651)219-5534
- ?Email: [email protected] Zee Erickson
- ?Intake: Fill out application online https://merrickcs.org/holidayshare/
- ?Serves: Residents of Ramsey County
- ?Eligibility: Children ages birth - 17 years
- ?Registration: Opens Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
- ?Documents Required: Proof of address/ID with current address
- ?Distribution: Saturday, December 13th, 2025
- ?Walk-Ins for folks who are NOT pre-registered will only be allowed to come at 2pm
- ?Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas
CLOSED Redeemed Life Ministries International
- Address: 7901 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View, Minnesota 55112
- Phone: (763)784-5433
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/redeemedlifechurchtv/
- Serves: Residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
- Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14
- Registration: Now - Saturday, November 15th or until 300 children have been registered. Completing the registration form does not guarantee toys. Individuals who register will be notified on or before December 15th if they are approved.
- Intake: Complete online registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjO_9ZxAhwyqKnObsSPWs2In4i9UGH6u3gDKBaT5QPROBA/viewform?fbzx=6584876489828486887
- Documents: None
- Fees: None
- Distribution: Date and time to be determined
Description: Holiday toys for tots program that provides toys for children CLOSED
CLOSED The Redeemed Christian Church of God - Restoration Chapel - Toys for Tots
- Address: 1535 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55108
- Phone: (651)335-2557
- Email: [email protected]
- Intake: Email the following information: Name; address; phone number; email address; children's name; children's gender; children's age; notification preference (text; email)
- Serves: Residents of Ramsey County
- Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 years
- Registration: Open now until Sunday, November 30th, 2025
- Documents Required: Form of ID
- Distribution: Agency will reach out with pick-up details
- Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas CLOSED
The Toy Shelf, Inc.
- Address: 2266 2nd St North, North Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Serves: Residents of Ramsey and Washington Counties with zip codes of 55109, 55119, or 55128
- Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 16 years
- Intake: Walk in; no registration or appointment needed
- Documents: Photo ID; proof of address
- Distribution: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Tuesday - Thursday beginning Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 - Thursday, December 18th, 2025
- Accepts donations of bikes, stuffed animals, guns, slides, sandboxes, or other large outdoor items; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Tuesday - Thursday; or contact to arrange a pickup
- Description: A community-driven donation program that provides free toys, games, and books to children in need
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Big Stone County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
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Christmas Baskets
Mower County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Mower County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Mower County, that information is noted in the service.
Christmas Baskets
Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family member.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Austin Salvation Army - Christmas Food Basket
- Address: 409 1st Avenue NE Austin, MN 55912
- Phone: (507)437-4566
- Serves: Residents of Mower County
- Eligibility: Individuals and families
- Availability: 1 food basket per address (even if more than one family resides at the same address)
- Registration: Monday, December 8th, 2025
- Distribution: Will be provided at registration
- Documents: Participant Card ID or photo ID and proof of address (i.e. recent utility bill or lease)
- Description: Provide a Christmas food basket
Austin Salvation Army - Christmas Angel Tree
- Address: 409 1st Avenue NE Austin, MN 55912
- Phone: (651)370-7962
- Serves: Residents of Mower County
- Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 16
- Intake: Visit the website https://saangeltree.org/?fbclid=IwAR1ThdD8FOOEQv2GP-mrRiSNnRhIv_5MoZ3vPBvOJaD1HUo7b7QaAXsXet8 to register for toys. Once registered and documents have been submitted, families will receive an email confirmation.
- Registration: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 - 12 noon Friday, December 5th, 2025
- Documents: Photo ID, proof of current address ( a current bill), and proof of income for the last 30 days
- Description: Provides a Christmas toy program for children
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Christmas Baskets
Waseca County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Mankato Toys for Tots
Address: Mankato National Guard Armory, 100 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507)514-7131 (This is an unmanned hotline, but the messages are checked throughout each business day)
Serves: Residents of Blue Earth, Nicollet, Le Sueur, and Waseca counties
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14. Grandparents who have full guardianship of the children can request toys.
Registration: October 15th - December 7th
- Intake: Call or visit website for online application. Fill out the application. Some information may or may not be required. Incomplete or inaccurate information can impact a family's ability to complete their request.
Distribution: 8 am - 12 noon Saturday, December 13. If families attend a distribution event that they have not been approved and assigned to they WILL NOT receive toys. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Description: Provides two toys, one large and one small. Only make request to one distribution center.
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Saint Louis County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Saint Louis County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Saint Louis County, that information is noted in the service.
Christmas Meals
Programs that provide a hot Christmas meal in a congregate setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holidays. Also included are programs that deliver Christmas meals to people's homes.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
CLOSED Duluth Salvation Army - Christmas Dinner Basket and Gifts
- Address: 215 South 27th Avenue West, Duluth, MN 55806
- Phone: (218)722-7934
- Serves: Residents of Duluth, Hermantown, and Proctor
- Eligibility: Anyone
- Intake: Walk in 1 pm - 4 pm only during the week, no weekends or register anytime at www.SAangeltree.org. when asked for a verification code, simply enter zip code.
- Registration: Now until November 26
- Documents: ID for head of household with current address, ID for each child (a birth certificate, MA card, school ID, immunization card, or other), and proof of your income (pay stubs, MFIP letter, EBT card, etc.)
- Distribution: December 16 and 17. Appoitment times will be emailed.
- Provides a Christmas dinner basket for families and those without children. Toy program for families with children. CLOSED
CLOSED Hibbing Salvation Army - Angel Tree
107 West Howard Street, Hibbing 55746
- (218)263-5096
Serves: Residents of Saint Louis County
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17 residing in the home and meet income eligibility (Energy Assistance or free/reduced lunch)
- Intake: Register www.SAangeltree.org, When asked for a verification code, simply enter zip code.
Registration: Now until December 1, 2025
Documents: ID for head of household with current address, ID for each child (a birth certificate, MA card, school ID, immunization card, or other), and proof of your income (pay stubs, MFIP letter, EBT card, etc.)
- Distribution: Provided after application is approved. Due to the high volume of clients the time that is assigned is unable to change.
Provides a toy-shop style CLOSED
Hibbing Salvation Army - Christmas Dinner
- 107 Howard Street, Hibbing, MN 55746
- (218)263-5096
Serves: Residents of Saint Louis County
- Intake: Walk-in; call ahead for takeout
- Distribution: 4 pm - 6 pm Wednesday, December 23
- Provides a Christmas meal dine-in
CLOSED Virginia Salvation Army - Angel Tree
507 South 12 Avenue West, Virginia, 55795
- (218)741-1889
Serves: Residents of Saint Louis County
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 12 residing in the home and meet income eligibility (Energy Assistance or free/reduced lunch)
- Intake: Register www.SAangeltree.org, When asked for a verification code, simply enter zip code
Registration: Now until November 21, 2025
Documents: ID for head of household with current address, ID for each child (a birth certificate, MA card, school ID, immunization card, or other), and proof of your income (pay stubs, MFIP letter, EBT card, etc.)
Distribution: December 16 - 18, 2025
Provides a toy-shop style CLOSED
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Christmas Baskets
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Sherburne County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Sherburne County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Sherburne County, that information is noted in the service.
Christmas Baskets
Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family member.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Christmas Baskets
Big Lake Community Food Shelf
Address: 160 Lake Street North, Big Lake, MN 55309
Phone: (763)263-2432
Website: https://blcfs.org/online-ordering/
Serves: Primarily residents of Big Lake
Eligibility: Meet TEFAP income guidelines
Registration: December
Intake: Schedule an appointment online?or call for additional assistance
Documents: None
Fees: None
Distribution: All of December
Description: During a regular food shelf appointment, holiday food is provided
CAER Food Shelf
Address: 12621 Elk Lake Road NW, Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: (763)441-1020
Website: https://caerfoodshelf.org/appointments
Serves: Residents of Elk River, Otsego, and Zimmerman
Intake: Visit the website to make an appointment or call to make an appointment during regular food shelf hours: 10 am - 1:30 pm Monday and Wednesday; 4:30 - 6 pm Thursday; 10 am - 12:30 pm Friday (closed December 23rd - January 2nd)
Description: Provides extra holiday food
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Gift Anonymous
.Address: 8899 Nashua Avenue NE, Otsego, MN, 55330
.Phone: (612)470-4438
.Email: [email protected]
.Serves: Residents of Elk River and Otsego
.Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 (if still a senior in High School)
.Intake: Register online http://www.giftsanonymous.org/ starting Monday, November 3rd
.Distribution: The selected time slot picked during registration; bring photo ID and proof of residency, such as a utility bill. Children's verification options are listed online during registration; in-person and curbside pickup are available
.Description: Gift program for kids
CLOSED Monticello Community Toys for Tots
.Address: PO Box 1226 Monticello, MN 55362
.Email: [email protected]
.Website: https://monticello-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx
.Serves: Residents of Becker, Big Lake, Clear Lake, Clearwater, and Monticello
.Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17
.Registration: Open till Monday, December 1st
.Intake: Visit website to register https://monticello-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx
.Documents: Photo ID (driver's license), current utility bill showing current address, and identification for each child (birth certificate, school ID, Tax page listing dependents, or Mychart).
.Distribution: 8 am - 3 pm Saturday, December 6th at 1330 Edmonson Avenue NE, Monticello, MN 55362
.Description: Provides toys CLOSED
Salvation Army
.Address: 400 Hwy 10 South, St. Cloud MN 56304
.Phone: (320)252-4552
.Serves: Residents of Avon, Clearlake, Clearwater, Cold Spring, Collegeville, Holdingford, Kimball, Rice, Richmond, Roscoe, St. Stephen, St. Joseph, St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park
.Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 who are low income or emergency needs
.Registration: Monday, November 3rd - Monday, December 15th
.Intake: Visit the website to sign up https://saangeltree.org/ or for people without access to sign up online, can walk in 9 am -11 am and 1 pm - 3 pm on ?Monday, November 24th, to sign up
.Documents: Bring a birth certificate or school enrollment form for each child
.Distribution: Friday, December 19th, families will receive a date and time for pick up when they sign up
.Description: Toys and gifts for children
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Christmas Baskets
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Anoka County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Anoka County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Anoka County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
CLOSED Brooklyn Center Community Schools (BCCS) and Intentions - Toys for Tots
- Address: 1500 59th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- Phone: (612)240-1355
- Email: [email protected]
- Intake: Fill out application online https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeY8LgDOOcODgfWutgea1FtragOA10rTlZsHGuzVwmweRlD1A/viewform
- Serves: Residents of Columbia Heights and Fridley
- Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 years
- Registration: Before November 30th, 2025
- Documents Required: Proof of address/ID with current address
- Distribution: Saturday, December 13th, 2025; applicants will be notified via e-mail of the date and time to pick up toys for their children
- Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas CLOSED
CLOSED Christmas Committee and Toys for Joy - Christmas Registration
- Address: Anoka Armory 408 East Main Street, Anoka, MN 55303
- Phone: (763)323-4982
- Serves: Residents of North Anoka County area who reside in the cities of Andover, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Bethel, Blaine, Burns, Cedar, Circle Pines, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Ramsey, Saint Francis, Stacy, and Wyoming
- Eligibility: Families who are not receiving Christmas help from another organization and have legal custody of their children
- Intake: Visit website to complete an online registration at https://www.christmascommittee.com/application-instructions/. Only online registrations are accepted. Fill out the application carefully, including a wish list for each child. Gift requests up to $35 per child. Do not request video games or gift cards. When an application is approved, the applicant will receive an appointment listing time and date.
- Registration: Open October 1 - November 21
- Documents: Picture ID with signature, proof of custody of children, and appointment card
- Distribution: A postcard notification will be sent to applicants mid-December with an appointment date and time. Notifications are mailed to the home address provided on the application. Appointment times will be held 8 am - 4:30 pm December 18 or December 19. Families who are approved and request for food and toy delivery will be provided a postcard about their distribution date and time. A person must be present to accept delivered food and gift items.
- Description: Provides parents and legal guardians a toy and food program for pick up in a warehouse parking lot. Gift options are pre-bagged and may include new, non-violent gifts, including mittens, hats, children's books, board games, sports ball, and stocking stuffers. CLOSED
CLOSED Redeemed Life Ministries International
Address: 7901 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View, Minnesota 55112
Phone: (763)784-5433
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.facebook.com/redeemedlifechurchtv/
Serves: Residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14
Registration: Now - Saturday, November 15th or until 300 children have been registered. Completing the registration form does not guarantee toys. Individuals who register will be notified on or before December 15th if they are approved.
Intake: Complete online registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjO_9ZxAhwyqKnObsSPWs2In4i9UGH6u3gDKBaT5QPROBA/viewform?fbzx=6584876489828486887
Documents: None
Fees: None
Distribution: Date and time to be determined
Description: Holiday toys for tots program that provides toys for children CLOSED
CLOSED Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA) - Holiday Gift Distribution
- Address: 627 38th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
- Email: [email protected]
- ?Serves: Residents of Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hilltop, Spring Lake Park, or Northeast Minneapolis
- Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17 who have legal custody of their children
- Intake: Visit website to register online at https://sacafoodshelf.org/holiday-toy-giveaway
- Registration: Online registration opens October 14 - December 1
- Documents: Families who are not current clients of SACA must bring proof of custody for their children such as Social Security card, passport, health insurance card, and/or court documents. All families must bring a picture ID and a piece of official mail listing the correct updated address.
- Distribution: Appointments will be provided to parents/guardians once registered. Parents/guardians are expected to be on time not arrive more than 5 minutes early or late to their last appointment time. Upon arrival, a volunteer will check the parent/guardian to receive their toys.
- Description: Holiday toy program for clients and non-clients of SACA CLOSED
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Holiday Adoption Programs
Carlton County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
What's Here
Christmas Baskets
Holiday Adoption Programs
Murray County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Kanabec County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Christmas Meals
?Programs that provide a hot Christmas meal in a congregate setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holidays. Also included are programs that deliver Christmas meals to people's homes.
Ogilvie Food Shelf
- Address: 225 East George Street Ogilvie, MN 56358
- Phone: (612)747-4277
- Serves: Residents of Kanabec County
- Eligibility: Neighbors of the Ogilvie Food Shelf
- Intake: Curbside pick-up between 8 am - 10:30 am on Saturday, December 13th. Call if anyone has questions.
- Documents: No documents required. Will ask to provide how many adults, children, and seniors are in the household.
- Description: Provides pre-bagged items of a ham, vegetables, canned food, meats, various soups, and mac and cheese
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Kanabec County - Toys for Tots
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://kanabeccounty.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx
Serves: Residents of Kanabec County
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 years. Children 18 years of age must still be attending high school.
Registration: Now - Monday, December 15th
Intake: Complete online registration: https://kanabeccounty.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx
Documents: Valid driver's license or mail that includes name and address for each adult; proof of high school attendance for children age 18
Fees: None
Distribution: Registered applicants will receive a phone call and/or email with pick up information
Description: Provides toys
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Pope County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
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Holiday Adoption Programs
Kittson County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Kittson County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Kittson County, that information is noted in the service.
Christmas Baskets
Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family member.
Cornerstone Food Pantry
- Address: 321 South Birch Hallock, MN 56728
Phone: (218)843-1224 Heather Peterson
Serves: Residents of Kittson County
- Registration: Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 - Thursday, December 25th, 2025
- Intake: Walk-ins are accepted for pick up. Call for directions. Must sign up for an account and provide household size, names and date of birth information.
- Distribution: 2 pm - 6 pm Tuesday; 4 pm - 6 pm Thursday
- Description: Provides a $25 voucher for Christmas food from a grocery store
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
CLOSED Kittson County Social Services - Holiday Helpers
- Address: PO Box 385, MN 56728
- Phone: (218)843-2689 Twyla Preble
- Serves: Residents of Kittson County
- Eligibility: Children ages 18 (or still in high school) and younger
- Registration: Deadline November 7, 2025. (Please call to see if still taking applications after the deadline)
- Intake: Call for application
- Documents: Proof of address
- Distribution: (gifts delivered to your door by Dec 23, 2025)
- Provides 2-3 toys for each child and clothing if requested CLOSED
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Christmas Baskets
Martin County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
CLOSED Salvation Army CHRISTMAS TOY SHOP SIGN-UP
Serves: Residents of Martin County
Lisa (507)238-9797
Eligibility: Parents/guardians of children ages 0 - 1 years
Registration: 7:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday, October 1 - 31
Intake: Call
Documentations: Disclosed when call
Fees: No fee
Distribution: Disclosed once registered
Description: Holiday toys CLOSED
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Pine County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Pine County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Pine County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Pine County Toys for Tots
Serves: Residents of Pine County
Eligibility: Children ages birth - 18 years (Youth ages 18 still need to be in school), and children must live at the address provided
Registration: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 - Friday, December 14th, 2025
- Intake:
There are no online, phone, or mail-in applications for Toys for Tots in Pine County
- Custodial parents and foster parents may visit website https://pine-city-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx for locations to pick up an application
Fill out the application and return it where it was picked up.
Description: Provides pre-bagged toys for children who would not have any toys without assistance
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Christmas Baskets
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Lac qui Parle County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
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Todd County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
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Mille Lacs County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
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Lincoln County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
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Lyon County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Lyon County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Lyon County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Christmas Baskets
Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family member.
CLOSED Heart to Heart
- Address: PO Box 709 Marshall, MN 56258
- Phone: (507)401-5335
- Serves: Residents of Lyon County
- Eligibility: Parents with children ages birth - 18?and adults who are homebound, elderly, or disabled
- Registration: Deadline for mailing with a postmark is Thursday, November 13th, 2025
- Intake: Call for an application or print out application online https://heart2heartlc.org/registration/and mail before deadline.
Forms also may be dropped off at Southwest Health and Human Services, 607 West Main Steet, Suite 100, Marshall, MN 56258.
Registration will not be taken over the phone. No exceptions. Registration forms postmarked after Thursday, November 13th, 2025, will be served on a first-come-first-serve basis between 1 pm - 2 pm on Distribution Day.
- Distribution: 10 am - 1 pm Saturday, December 13th, 2025 Southwest Minnesota State University, Lower Conference Room/Conference Center, 1501 State Street, Marshall MN 56258
- Description: Offers Christmas food for registered persons or family, and gifts for children ages 18 and under. CLOSED
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Christmas Baskets
Norman County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Christmas Baskets
Isanti County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
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Red Lake County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
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Dodge County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
CLOSED Southeast Minnesota Toys for Tots
Serves: Residents of Dodge and Winona County
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 (if still attending high school)
Registration: Now - Saturday, November 30
- Intake: Visit website to register online.
Documents: Photo ID for each adult, forms of identification for each child (birth certificate, insurance card, school ID, or Social Security card), proof of residency, proof of assistance, and proof of income
Distribution: December 1 - December 22. Parents will be notified of the date and time for pick-up by email from toysfortots.org
Description: Provides pre-bagged toys CLOSED
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Hennepin County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Hennepin County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Hennepin County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Adoption Programs
Programs that provide 'Adopt-A-Family' services which match people who want to provide personalized holiday assistance (usually gifts or a food basket) with an older adult, individual with a disability or low-income family who are unable to celebrate and enjoy the holiday without the sponsor's generosity.
Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN) - Adopt a Family
Address: 5213 Shoreline Drive, Mound, Minnesota 55364
Phone: (952)472-0742
Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Greenfield, Independence, Loretto, Maple Plain, Minnetonka Beach, Minnetrista, Mound, western Orono, Rockford, Saint Bonifacius, Spring Park, and Tonka Bay
Registration: Open now
Intake: Call or email for registration form
Documents: Application/registration form
Fees: None
Distribution: 9 am - 4:30 pm Thursday, December 11th
Description: Provides gifts for children and families
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
CLOSED 2nd Chance Outreach - Toys for Tots
Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Hennepin and Ramsey counties
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14
Intake: Email to request a form to register for the toy program
Registration: Register by Wednesday, November 26th
Distribution: Will receive an email for pick up date, time, and location
Description: Toys and gifts for children CLOSED ??
CLOSED Bethel World Outreach Church - Toys for Tots
Email: [email protected]
- Serves: Residents of Brooklyn Park
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14
Intake: Email to register for the toy program. Families must provide first and last names of the contact person, phone number, and email address to be reached. Must also provide ages and gender of children.
Register: November 10 - November 19
Distribution: Information will be provided once registered and approved. Distribution schedules will be for the week of December 1st.
Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tots program CLOSED
CLOSED Brooklyn Center Community Schools (BCCS) and Intentions - Toys for Tots
- Address: 1500 59th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- Phone: (612)240-1355
- Email: [email protected]
- Intake: Fill out application online https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeY8LgDOOcODgfWutgea1FtragOA10rTlZsHGuzVwmweRlD1A/viewform
- Serves: Residents of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope, NORTH Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, OR if your children are enrolled/attending Brooklyn Center Community Schools
- Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 years
- Registration: Before November 30th, 2025
- Documents Required: Proof of address/ID with current address
- Distribution: Saturday, December 13th, 2025; applicants will be notified via e-mail of the date and time to pick up toys for their children
- Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas CLOSED
CLOSED Brooklyn United Methodist Church Foundation - Toys for Tots
- Address: 7200 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429
- Phone: (763)561-1684
- Email: [email protected]
- Intake: Fill out application online https://www.bumc.org/en/toys-for-tots-registration
- Serves: Residents of Hennepin County
- Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 years
- Registration: Open until Saturday, November 15th, 2025
- Documents Required: Form of ID
- Distribution: Agency will reach out with pick-up details
- Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas CLOSED
CLOSED Chinese Community Center - Toys for Tots
- Address: 140 W 98th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420
- Phone: (612)618-0067
- Email: [email protected]
- Intake: Fill out application online https://www.cccminnesota.org/toys-application/
- Serves: Residents of Hennepin County
- Eligibility: Children ages 6 months - 15 years
- Registration: Open until Sunday, November 30th, 2025
- Documents Required: Driver's License
- Distribution: Agency will reach out with pick-up details
- Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas CLOSED
Hospitality House Youth Development - Christmas With Dignity
- Address: 1220 North Logan Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Phone: (651)515-4368
Serves: Residents of North Minneapolis
- Eligibility: Parents/guardians with children eligible for Christmas gift support (birth certificates or custody documents required)
- Registration: https://hhyd.org/christmas-with-dignity/limited-registration/ ; closes when 650 participants have registered; online registration only
- Intake: Complete the online registration form
- Documents Required (Must bring on December 12, 2025): Current, valid picture ID for parent/guardian registering children; if address changed, bring a utility bill with the new address; utility bill showing a North Minneapolis zip code; for natural children: ORIGINAL birth certificate listing both parent and child (no copies); for legal guardian/foster parent: Custody letter, plus name and phone number of social worker
- Fees: None
- Distribution: In-person shopping on December 12, 2025; 16 shopping shifts between 9 am - 5:30 pm; participants must attend at their assigned time
- Description: Provides an opportunity for registered parents/guardians to shop in-person for Christmas gifts for their children at a reduced cost, dignity-focused holiday program.
CLOSED Inner Hero, The - Toys for Tots
Email: [email protected]
- Serves: Residents of Hennepin and Ramsey counties
Eligibility: Families with children who are low income
- Registration: Available online until full. Visit website to register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJmWLw7m03EMlj667gOouVI_WEjZXCP7E4BMJQyxRwemya8w/viewform.
Distribution: Information will be provided once registered and approved for toy pick up
Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tots program CLOSED
Living Waters Youth - Toys for Tots
Address: 5701 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (612)703-3313
- Serves: Residents of Hennepin and Ramsey counties
Eligibility: Families with children ages 1 month - 17 years
Registration: November 15 - December 20
Intake: Call or email to register
Distribution: Information will be provided once registered and approved for toy pick up
Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tots program
Love in the Name of Christ Heartland
Address: 318 Railroad Avenue, Delano MN 55328; 801 Hwy 12, Howard Lake, MN 55349
Phone: (763)999-7082
Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Cokato, Corcoran, Dassel, Delano, Greenfield, Howard Lake, Independence, Loretto, Mayer, Maple Plain, Montrose, Rockford, Watertown, Waverly and Winsted
- Registration: Complete the intake process by applying online at www.loveincheartland.org/help or call the Connection Center (763)999-7082
Distribution: More information will be provided on dates and times after registration
Description: Partnering with local churches to provide options for Christmas
Organization of Liberians in Minnesota- Toys for Tots
Address: 7001 78th Avenue North, Suite 200, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55445
Phone: (612)472-8363
Email: [email protected]
Intake: Call for registration
Serves: Residents of Hennepin County
Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 years
Registration: Open now until Thursday, December 18th, 2025 until full
Documents Required: Form of ID
Distribution: Agency will reach out with pick-up details
Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas
CLOSED Phyllis Wheatley-Mary T. Wellcome - Toys for Tots
- Address: 1301 10th Avenue North Mpls, MN 55411
- Phone: 612-400-1451 ext. 3270
- Email: [email protected]
- Serves: Residents of Hennepin County
- Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 12
- Registration: 8 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday November - November 28
- Intake: Email
- Documents: On pickup day must have picture ID
- Distribution: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, To be announced
- Description: Provides toys CLOSED
PRISM - Holiday Toy Shoppe
Address: Valley Community Presbyterian Church, 3100 Lilac Drive North, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://prismmpls.org/celebrating-children/
Serves: Residents of Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale
Eligibility: Children must live in home and be verified prior to registration (e.g, medical card, birth certificate, social security)
Registration: Open now - 5 pm on December 5th
Intake: Email or visit website to register online and include the following information: Parents/guardian name, address, contact information, number of children, and children's details (name, date of birth)
Documents: Proof of address (e.g, lease, mail, utility bill); Proof of children's residence (lease, school enrollment, financial documents, etc.)
Fees: None
Distribution 9 am - 3 pm December 13th 2025
Description: Shopping appointment for parents/guardians to shop for gifts for their children
CLOSED Redeemed Life Ministries International
- Address: 7901 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View, Minnesota 55112
- Phone: (763)784-5433
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/redeemedlifechurchtv/
- Serves: Residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
- Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14
- Registration: Now - Saturday, November 15th or until 300 children have been registered. Completing the registration form does not guarantee toys. Individuals who register will be notified on or before December 15th if they are approved.
- Intake: Complete online registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjO_9ZxAhwyqKnObsSPWs2In4i9UGH6u3gDKBaT5QPROBA/viewform?fbzx=6584876489828486887
- Documents: None
- Fees: None
- Distribution: Date and time to be determined
Description: Holiday toys for tots program that provides toys for children CLOSED
CLOSED Sisters of Synergy and The Struggle is Over - Toys for Tots
- Address: 121 North Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55401
- Phone: (612)445-8911
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.sistersofsynergy.org/
- Serves: Residents of Hennepin County
- Eligibility: Families in need with children ages birth - 14
- Registration: Now - Sunday, November 23rd
- Intake: Complete online form: https://forms.gle/CToMYpvFqm54656P8
- Fees: None
- Distribution: Selected families will be notified via email with pick-up details by Friday, December 5th
- Description: Toys for Tots free holiday gift program. Each family may submit one entry, and there is a limit of one toy per child. Not all families who register are guaranteed toys. CLOSED
CLOSED Strength Group - Toys for Tots
Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Hennepin County
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14
Intake: Send an email with the number of children, ages of each child, gender of each child, and contact information CLOSED
CLOSED Victory is Imminent
Address: South Suburban Church (12600 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124)
Serves: Residents of Hennepin County
??Eligibility: Children ages birth - 15 years
Registration: Thursday, November 27th, 2025
- Intake: Apply online https://victoryii.org/?page_id=3339
Distribution: Saturday December 20th, 2025 - Monday December 22nd, 2025
- Documentation: Birth Certificate for each child as well as an EBT card, SSI letter, WIC folder or reduced school lunch letter to show need. A letter from your employer verifying low income will also qualify. Please bring drivers license on the day of pick up for address verification.
Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas CLOSED
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Christmas Meals
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Christmas Baskets
Holiday Adoption Programs
Wadena County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
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Yellow Medicine County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
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Rock County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
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Roseau County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
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Chisago County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Chisago County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Chisago County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items that help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Anonymous Santa - Christmas with Dignity
- Address: Main Street United Methodist Church 6500 Main Street, North Branch, MN 55056
- Phone: (651)983-0496 for questions only
- Serves: Residents of Chisago County and Forest Lake School District of Washington County (cities of Columbus, East Bethel, Forest Lake, Ham Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Linwood Township, Marine, May Township, Scandia, Stacy - in Chisago County only, and Wyoming)
- Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18. The child must be in high school if 18 years old.
- Registration: Applications are due Friday, December 5
- Intake: Visit website to apply at https://anonymoussantamn.com/apply. All information must be completed with current phone for a call back. All information must be completed for the application to be processed. If all information is not provided, the application may be delayed.
- Documents: Proof of residency at the time of distribution
- Distribution: Pick up dates will be held December 17-19. Dates and times for the pick up times will be provided to families
- Description: Offers parents and legal guardians who are unable to buy presents for their children and an opportunity to shop in a holiday store
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Holiday Adoption Programs
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Rice County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Rice County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Rice County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
CLOSED Community Action Center of Northfield - Operation Joy
Address: Northfield Community Action Center 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Suite HS-200, Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: (507)664-3550, Call for questions regarding registration
Serves: Residents of Northfield School District 659
Eligibility: Families with children from birth to 18 years old
Registration: Monday, October 20th, 2025 - Thursday, November 20th, 2025
- Intake: Visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBzDt8QfvOSmew2Kkeu_IHhUSwQ_MkdkosTEVh5cnIL5eFcw/viewform to complete the online registration form. A postcard will be mailed confirming the time closer to the day of the event. Please bring this postcard with you to your scheduled Operation Joy time slot.
Distribution: Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Description: Provides a gift program for families with children needing additional support for the holiday season CLOSED
CLOSED Faribault Toys for Tots
- Address: Faribault Elks Lodge Suite 1460 at 2027 Grant Street, Faribault, MN 55021
- Email: [email protected]
- Serves: Residents of Rice County
- Eligibility: Families with children ages 6 months - 14 years, must be on assistance from Rice County Social Services, or have a child enrolled in the Three Rivers Head Start Program or WIC Program
- Intake: Visit https://faribault-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx to register online. Parents are reminded that once an application is submitted and if they have not received a response within 7 days, they are to contact the Faribault Toys for Tots coordinator at [email protected]
- Registration: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 - Sunday, November 30th, 2025
- Distribution: Tuesday, December 16th - Wednesday, December 17th; applicants will be notified in writing or e-mail of the date and time to pick up toys for their children
- Documents: Photo ID for each adult, forms of identification for each child (birth certificate, insurance card, school ID, or Social Security card), proof of residency, proof of assistance, and proof of income
Description: Provides a gift program for families with children needing additional support for the holiday season CLOSED
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Redwood County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Holiday Gifts/Toys
?Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Redwood Share the Spirit
.(507)430-5229
.Email: [email protected]
.Serves: Residents of Redwood County
.Eligibility: Families with children, individuals and couples in need; focus, on family households in need
.Registration: Postmarked no later than October 31, 2025; applications received after deadline will be put on a waitlist
.Intake: Apply online: https://form.jotform.com/252205316057146 or applications can be picked up in person at Schools including Head Start and pre-schools, churches, area food shelves, United Community Action, Big Buddies, and Southwest Health and Human Service worker.
.Documents: Referral or application from organizations listed above
.Distribution: December 16 - 18 by assigned appointment
.Provides a holiday toy program
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Stearns County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Stearns County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Stearns County, that information is noted in the service.
Christmas Baskets
Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family member.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Christmas Baskets
Albany Food Shelf - Holiday Food
Address: Albany Community Center, 741 Lake Avenue, Albany, MN 56307
Phone: (320) 291-6623 Edna Goebel
Serves: Residents of the Albany area
Intake: Walk in during regular food shelf hours, 8:30 am - 10 am 1st Thursday of the month; 5 pm - 6:30 pm 3rd Thursday of the month, or by appointment
Description: Providing regular food shelf items, plus a $10 gift certificate for a turkey or ham at the local grocery store
Eden Valley/Watkins Food Shelf - Christmas Food
Address: 556 Brooks Street North, Eden Valley, MN 55329
Phone: (320)453-3700 Mary Lou
Serves: Residents of Eden Valley - Watkins School District 463
Registration/Distribution: Walk in during regular food shelf hours: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month; 9 am - 11 am the 2nd Saturday of the month
Description: Provides extra food, along with regular amounts
Holdingford Area Food Shelf - Christmas Food
Address: 420 Main Street, Holdingford, MN, 56340
Phone: (320)746-2637 Mary Stalberger
Serves: Residents of Holdingford, St. Anna. Opole, Saint Wendel, and Upsala
Intake: Call for more information
Distribution: 8 am - 9:30 am 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month
Description: Extra food provided for Christmas dinner
Kimball Area Food Shelf - Christmas Food
Address: St. Anne's Church, 441 Hazel Avenue East, Kimball, MN, 55353
Phone: (320)398-3415 Mary Mathies
Website: www.kimballfoodshelf.com
Serves: Residents of Kimball Area School District
Registration: 9:30 am - 10:45 am Tuesday and Thursday during the month of December
Intake: Walk in
Description: Extra holiday food provided, including extra baking items for the holidays
ROCORI Area Food Shelf
- Address: 217 Main Street, Cold Spring, MN 56320
- Phone: (320)685-8785
- Serves: Residents of the ROCORI School district
- Intake: Call or walk-in
- Registration: 10 am - 2:30 pm Monday, November 3rd, 2025 - Monday, December 8th; 5:30 pm - 7 pm the 3rd Monday of the month
- Distribution: 2 pm - 7 pm Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
- Description: Provides a holiday food box to local families
CLOSED Sauk Centre Food Shelf - Christmas Baskets
Address: 523 Sinclair Lewis Avenue, Sauk Centre, MN, 56378
Phone: (320)310-3173 Kim Hollenkamp
Serves: Residents of Sauk Centre
Eligibility: Open to anyone living in the Sauk Centre school district area
Registration: Walk-in for applications available during food shelf hours 2 pm - 4 pm Wednesday and 6 pm - 8 pm Thursday. Register by Monday, December 1st
Distribution: Applicants will be notified when they can pick up food baskets
Description: Provides Christmas baskets CLOSED
CLOSED St. Joseph Community Food Shelf - Christmas Food Baskets
Address: 18 Birch Street, St. Joseph, MN 56374
Phone: (478)213-2700 Julie Gravgaard
- Serves: Preference will be given to the first 60 applicants from residents of St. Joseph community
Registration Deadline: Walk in to pick up applications at St. Joseph Food Shelf before Tuesday, December 2nd
Distribution: 9 am - 3 pm Wednesday, December 17th (no phone calls will be made.)
Description: Provides Christmas food baskets CLOSED
The Paynesville Community Service Center - Christmas Food
Address: 110 Lake Avenue South, Paynesville, MN 56362
Phone: (320)243-4953
Email: [email protected]
Serves: Stearns County residents
Eligibility: Residents who fall within income guidelines (such as needing fuel assistance or food stamps)
Intake: Walk in during regular food shelf hours, 10 am - 2 pm Wednesday and Thursday
Documentation: Bring a picture ID
Distribution: Extra holiday food items along with the regular food amounts will be distributed throughout the month of December until Thursday, December 18th, during regular food shelf hours, 10 am - 2 pm Wednesday and Thursday
Description: Providing extra holiday food items along with the regular food amounts
Holiday Gifts/Toys
CLOSED Albany Women of Today - Give a Gift Program
Phone: (320)428-4709 Brianne Droneck
Serves: Residents of Albany
Eligibility: Families with children 17 years and younger or adults 65 and older who are residents of Albany
- Registration: Call to Register by Friday, November 7th
Documentation: Provide a piece of mail with an Albany address on it
Description: Toys, clothing, and gifts for children and the elderly CLOSED
Catholic Charities Emergency Services - Toys for Tots
157 Roosevelt Road, Suite 100, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320)229-4560
- Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Eden Valley, Kimball, Rice, Saint Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, Waite Park, Saint Augusta, Saint Joseph, Watkins, or Royalton
Eligibility: Families with children 6 months - 14 years who are not enrolled in any other holiday program
- Registration: Monday, November 3rd - Friday, December 5th at 4:30 pm
- Intake: Visit the website to sign up and select the desired pick-up date. No phone or in-person registration. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025ToysForTots
Documents: Photo ID for all family members as well as guardians. Guardians will be asked for proof of guardianship. Address verification must be dated within the last 60 days and upload must show the sender, recipient, and date. Must provide a birth certificate for each child.
Distribution: December 11th, 16th, and 18th. Families can choose their pick-up date. Once signed up, families will receive a confirmation notice with an appointment date and time with specific instructions on how to finish the application process by emailing the required documentation. An official pick-up notice with toy pick-up instructions will be emailed to the family once the required documents have been reviewed. Families will be required to show the official pick-up notice at the distribution site. Provides a no-contact, curbside pick-up of Christmas gifts.
Description: Toys for children
CLOSED Church of St. Joseph
Address: 18 Birch Street, St. Joseph, MN 56374
Phone: (478)213-2700 Julie Gravgaard
- Serves: Preference will be given to the first 60 applicants from residents of the St. Joseph community
Eligibility: Families with children under 18 years old
- Registration Deadline: Walk in to pick up applications at St. Joseph Food Shelf by Tuesday, December 2nd.
Distribution: 9 am - 3 pm Wednesday, December 17th
Description: Provides clothing and gifts for families CLOSED
Melrose Area Project Give a Gift
Address: PO Box 323, Melrose, MN 56352
Phone: (320)256-7300 Joann
Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of the Melrose school district
Registration: Call and leave a message to ask for help
Distribution: Month of December
Description: Provides gift/care baskets
Place of Hope - Kids Hope Shop
Address: City Hope Church 413 Franklin Avenue NE, St. Cloud
Phone: (320)203-7881
Serves: Residents of Saint Cloud
Intake: Walk in
Distribution: 1 pm - 7 pm Tuesday, December 16th, Wednesday, December 17th, and Thursday, December 18th
Description: Kids shop lets kids shop for free for gifts for each sibling and their parents. Meals for the whole family are provided to-go as kids leave with gifts. Kids must be present to shop.
Salvation Army
.Address: 400 Hwy 10 South, St. Cloud MN 56304
.Phone: (320)252-4552
.Serves: Residents of Avon, Clearlake, Clearwater, Cold Spring, Collegeville, Holdingford, Kimball, Rice, Richmond, Roscoe, St. Stephen, St. Joseph, St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park
??.Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 who are low income or emergency needs
.Registration: Monday, November 3rd - Monday, December 15th
.Intake: Visit the website to sign up https://saangeltree.org/ or for people without access to sign up online, can walk in 9 am -11 am and 1 pm - 3 pm on ?Monday, November 24th, to sign up
.Documents: Bring a birth certificate or school enrollment form for each child
.Distribution: Friday, December 19th, families will receive a date and time for pick up when they sign up
.Description: Toys and gifts for children
?CLOSED Sauk Centre Food Shelf - Tender Loving Christmas
Address: 523 Sinclair Lewis Avenue, Sauk Centre MN, 56378
Phone: (320)310-3173 Kim Hollenkamp
Serves: Residents of Sauk Centre school district
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17 and enrolled in the Sauk Centre school district
Registration: Walk in for applications available during food shelf hours 2 pm - 4 pm Wednesday and 6 pm - 8 pm Thursday. Register by Monday, December 1st
Distribution: Applicants will be notified when they can pick up toys
- Distribution: Gift pick up Sunday, December 21st
Description: Provides toys CLOSED
CLOSED The Paynesville Community Service Center - The Giving Trees
Address: 110 Lake Avenue South, Paynesville, MN 56362
Phone: (320)243-4953 Allison Janson
Email: [email protected]
Serves: Stearns County residents
Eligibility: Residents who fall within income guidelines (such as needing fuel assistance or food stamps)
Intake: Call or email
Registration: Saturday, November 1st - Monday, December 1st
- Distribution: 10 am - 2 pm Wednesday, December 17th and Thursday, December 18th
Description: Provides toys for Children CLOSED
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Christmas Baskets
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Crow Wing County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Crow Wing County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Crow Wing County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
CLOSED Brainerd Lakes Salvation Army - Angel Tree
- Address: The Salvation Army 208 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
- Phone: (218)829-1120
- Serves: Residents of Crow Wing County
- Eligibility: Families with children birth - 15 years
- Intake: Call of visit https://www.saangeltree.org/ for an application
- Registration: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 - Saturday, November 15th, 2025 online only
- Documents: Photo ID for applicant, proof of address (ie: utility bill, lease/rental agreement, etc.), proof of child's date of birth (birth certificate, medical paper, school record) for all the children receiving assistance, proof of all household income (ie: 2 recent paystubs, SNAP, SSI, etc.)
- Distribution: Thursday, December 18th, 2025 (The National Guard Armory, 1115 Wright Street, Brainerd, MN 56401)
- Description: Provides toys for children CLOSED
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Otter Tail County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
??Services available to residents of Otter Tail County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Otter Tail County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Adoption Programs
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Fergus Falls Salvation Army - Angel Tree Program
Address: 622 East Vernon Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Phone: (218)739-9692
Serves: Residents of Otter Tail County
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17 years (still in school) and adult individuals who meet income guidelines
Registration: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 - Friday, December 5th, 2025; Make-Up Day: 1 pm - 3 pm Monday, December 17th, 2025
- Intake: Visit website https://saangeltree.org/ to register. NOTE: Must enter zip code to obtain correct application. Assistance with filling out the application is available over the phone or in person walk-in to the main office.
Documents:
Current photo ID for all adult household members (passport, driver's license, state ID, work ID badge, military ID, etc.)
Proof of age for all children 17 and under to receive toys (birth certificates, school report card showing child's name and age, custody paperwork, benefits information, screenshot from school portal of children and grade levels, etc.)
Proof of income
Proof of residency of Otter Tail County (recent bill or lease with current Otter Tail County address, for individuals who are unhoused a note from a supporting partner agency stating the current lack of housing)
Proof of financial need for adult household members (paycheck earnings paper, SSI/SSDI benefits letter, Minnesota Health Care card, verification of financial need by a partner agency)
- Fees: None. Drop off monetary donations to one of many Red Kettle locations across Otter Tail County. Drop off a new, unwrapped toy in a Angel Tree Toy Shop donation box located around Otter Tail County. Look for the Red Shield to ensure it is The Salvation Army box, as there are several organizations collecting toys. Individuals wishing to participate in bell ringing should contact the main office and ask for Capt. Anthony or Carol for directions on how to get signed up. Individuals wishing to help with the toy shop should call the main office and ask for Darby.
Distribution: By appointment
"Toy Shop" for families with children 17 and younger will be held on Sunday, December 16th, 2025 - Monday, December 17th, 2025
Shopping appointments will be given at time of completed and approved application.
Description: Provides families and adults on limited incomes toys for children
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Wahpeton, ND Toys for Tots
Phone:?(701)899-2918
Email:[email protected]
Serves: Residents of Otter Tail and Wilkin counties
Eligibility: Children ages birth - 18
Registration: Tuesday, September 30th - Wednesday, December 12th
Intake:?Register online: https://wahpeton-nd.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx?nPreviewInd=0&redirectInd=11 ; Applicants will?receive?responses on Tuesday, November 5th - Tuesday, December 10th
Fees: None
Distribution:?Friday, December 19th?-?Monday, December 22nd
Description: Provides?at least?1 toy per child?
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Holiday Adoption Programs
Olmsted County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Christmas Anonymous - Rochester MN
. PO Box 791 Rochester, MN 55903
. (507)285-3940
. Serves: Residents of Olmsted County
. Eligibility: Families with children ages 18 and under and seniors
. Intake: Visit a partner agency for an application prior to sign-up online. Partner agencies are Olmsted County Social Services, Olmsted County Public Health, or Olmsted County WIC. Once an application has been completed with a partner agency, visit the?website:https://christmasanonymous.org/application/ to sign-up online and provide an Application ID on the online form. Applications with an invalid Application ID will be rejected.
. Registration: Starts now, until registration is full
. Documents: Partner agency application form, Application ID provided from a partner agency, and current address
. Distribution: Saturday, December 13, 2024
. Description: Provides a store day where families can shop without paying for new and gently used toys, teen gifts, boys' and girls' new clothing, gift wrap, and food for the holiday meal for the entire family. Also provides boxes of food for a holiday meal, stationary, and other household items to seniors.
Rochester Salvation Army - Angel Tree
115 1st Avenue NE Rochester MN, 55906
(507)288-3663
Serves: Residents of Olmsted County
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 16 residing in the home and meet income eligibility (Energy Assistance or free/reduced lunch)
- Intake: Register?www.saangeltree.org
Registration: November 3 - December 15, 2025
Documents: ID for head of household with current address, ID for each child (a birth certificate, MA card, school ID, immunization card, or other), and proof of your income (pay stubs, MFIP letter, EBT card, etc.)
Distribution: Families will select a time frame in which to come and select their Christmas Gifts. December 17 and 18, 2025
Provides a holiday gift for each child
Spreading Christmas Cheer Olmsted County
Serves: Residents of Olmsted County
- Eligibility: Families with children ages 0 - 18
- Registration: Now - December 14
- Intake: Apply online https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckyL2DVV5fQ8V4sqvoUUO_4vw-dmqAh6L9DbQVYoi9-654og/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawNIqaFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFyZkg0RXBzVG9CUVlSSkdXAR7-vUL7CswT57LBTwvZ8M1tV9SlpD2SpjwvYIi-8_aPxdVXLsANBlUAicsc6w_aem_QAqGGogqtcRhnyxX_qehKQ
- Documents: Valid picture ID, birthday certificate for each child, and current utility bill.
- Distribution: Date and address location will be emailed as the date gets closer. Children are NOT ALLOWED at the distribution. Individual can NOT send someone else to pick up their items.
- Description: Each registered child will receive a few gifts, a game, a ball, and an option to choose a larger gift for their family.
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Hubbard County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Hubbard County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Hubbard County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
CLOSED Toys for Girls and Boys and Tiny Tots
Phone: (218)255-6056; call or text Tanja for questions
Serves: Residents of Park Rapids and surrounding community (within 25 miles)
Eligibility: Families in need with children ages birth - 18
Registration: 9 am - 12 noon Saturday, November 8th
Intake: Walk-in to Park Rapids American Legion, 900 1st Street East, Park Rapids, MN 56470, to register
Fees: None
Distribution: Date, location, and time will be provided after registration
Description: Each child is provided with a minimum of 3 toys CLOSED
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
McLeod County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Love in the Name of Christ Heartland
Address: 318 Railroad Avenue, Delano MN 55328; 801 Hwy 12, Howard Lake, MN 55349
Phone: (763)999-7082
Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Cokato, Corcoran, Dassel, Delano, Greenfield, Howard Lake, Independence, Loretto, Mayer, Maple Plain, Montrose, Rockford, Watertown, Waverly and Winsted
Registration: Complete the intake process by applying online at www.loveincheartland.org/help or call the Connection Center (763)999-7082
Distribution: More information will be provided on dates and times after registration
Description: Partnering with local churches to provide options for Christmas
Marine Toys for Tots
- Address: United Community Action Partnership, 218 Main St. S, Suite 103, Hutchison 55350
- Phone: (320)587-5244
- Email:[email protected]
Serves: Residents of Mcleod County
- Eligibility:?Families with children ages birth - 18
- Registration:?Starts 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday, November 3 until December 10
- Intake: Call for application or walk-in
- Documents: Day of distribution, bring photo ID and a bill with address
- Distribution; 10 am - 4 pm December 10 and - 12 Noon - 6 pm December 11
- Description: Provides toys
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Holiday Adoption Programs
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Salvation Army Twin Cities Toy Shop - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Christmas Clearing Bureaus
Programs that coordinate the delivery of Christmas assistance to community residents by screening people who apply for assistance utilizing agency criteria, maintaining lists of individuals who have been aided, and checking new applicants against the lists before clearing them for assistance in order to avoid duplication of service and maximize the availability of Christmas resources throughout the community.
Salvation Army Twin Cities Toy Shop
Phone: (651)746-3595
Serves: Residents of Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, and Wright counties
Eligibility: Parents/guardians with children aged birth to 14 years. A child may only be registered once, and only one registration is allowed per family. Parents/guardians may register only children for whom they have custody.
- Registration: Register online at saangeltree.org (email required for registration)
Intake: Online application; call for questions 9 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday (excluding Thanksgiving and Black Friday)
- Documents: Valid photo ID for head of household; proof of address; document(s) verifying each child's date of birth (no Social Security cards accepted)
Fees: None
Distribution: Once applications have been reviewed and approved, email notification will be sent the week of December 8, 2025
Description: Provides toys for children age birth to 14 years during the holiday season through The Salvation Army Angel Tree program
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Christmas Clearing Bureaus
Benton County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Benton County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Benton County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
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Catholic Charities Emergency Services - Toys for Tots
.157 Roosevelt Road, Suite 100, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
.(320)229-4560
.Email: [email protected]
.Serves: Residents of Eden Valley, Kimball, Rice, Saint Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, Waite Park, Saint Augusta, Saint Joseph, Watkins, or Royalton
.Eligibility: Families with children 6 months - 14 years who are not enrolled in any other holiday program
.Registration: Monday, November 3rd - Friday, December 5th at 4:30 pm
.Intake: Visit the website to sign up and select the desired pick-up date. No phone or in-person registration. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025ToysForTots
.Documents: Photo ID for all family members as well as guardians. Guardians will be asked for proof of guardianship. Address verification must be dated within the last 60 days and upload must show the sender, recipient, and date. Must provide a birth certificate for each child.
.Distribution: December 11th, 16th, and 18th. Families can choose their pick-up date. Once signed up, families will receive a confirmation notice with an appointment date and time with specific instructions on how to finish the application process by emailing the required documentation. An official pick-up notice with toy pick-up instructions will be emailed to the family once the required documents have been reviewed. Families will be required to show the official pick-up notice at the distribution site. Provides a no-contact, curbside pick-up of Christmas gifts.
.Description: Toys for children
Salvation Army
.Address: 400 Hwy 10 South, St. Cloud MN 56304
.Phone: (320)252-4552
.Serves: Residents of Avon, Clearlake, Clearwater, Cold Spring, Collegeville, Holdingford, Kimball, Rice, Richmond, Roscoe, St. Stephen, St. Joseph, St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park
.Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 who are low income or experiencing emergency needs
.Registration: Monday, November 3rd - Monday, December 15th
.Intake: Visit the website to sign up https://saangeltree.org/ or for people without access to sign up online, can walk in 9 am - 11 am and 1 pm - 3 pm on ?Monday, November 24th, to sign up
.Documents: Bring a birth certificate or school enrollment form for each child
.Distribution: Friday, December 19th, families will receive a date and time for pick up when they sign up
.Description: Toys and gifts for children
CLOSED CROSS Center
Address: 150 4th Avenue Foley, MN 56329
Phone: (320)733-6286 Cheryl Pick
Serves: Residents of Foley area of Benton County
Eligibility: Children ages birth - 16; families must be clients of the Cross Center and register before the distribution date
Intake: Walk in
Registration: The registration deadline is Thursday, November 6th
Description: Toys for children CLOSED
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Grant County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Meeker County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Meeker County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Meeker County, that information is noted in the service.
Christmas Baskets
Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family member.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Christmas Baskets
Eden Valley/Watkins Food Shelf - Christmas Food
Address: 556 Brooks Street North, Eden Valley, MN 55329
Phone: (320)453-3700 Mary Lou
Serves: Residents of Eden Valley - Watkins School District 463
Registration/Distribution: Walk in during regular food shelf hours: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month; 9 am - 11 am the 2nd Saturday of the month
Description: Provides extra food, along with regular amounts
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Catholic Charities Emergency Services - Toys for Tots
. 157 Roosevelt Road, Suite 100, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
. (320)229-4560
. Email: [email protected]
. Serves: Residents of Eden Valley, Kimball, Rice, Saint Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, Waite Park, Saint Augusta, Saint Joseph, Watkins, or Royalton
. Eligibility: Families with children 6 months - 14 years who are not enrolled in any other holiday program
. Registration: Monday, November 3rd - Friday, December 5th at 4:30 pm
. Intake: Visit the website to sign up and select the desired pick-up date. No phone or in-person registration. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025ToysForTots
. Documents: Photo ID for all family members as well as guardians. Guardians will be asked for proof of guardianship. Address verification must be dated within the last 60 days and upload must show the sender, recipient, and date. Must provide a birth certificate for each child.
. Distribution: December 11th, 16th, and 18th. Families can choose their pick-up date. Once signed up, families will receive a confirmation notice with an appointment date and time with specific instructions on how to finish the application process by emailing the required documentation. An official pick-up notice with toy pick-up instructions will be emailed to the family once the required documents have been reviewed. Families will be required to show the official pick-up notice at the distribution site. Provides a no-contact, curbside pick-up of Christmas gifts.
. Description: Toys for children
Love in the Name of Christ Heartland
Address: 318 Railroad Avenue, Delano MN 55328; 801 Hwy 12, Howard Lake, MN 55349
Phone: (763)999-7082
Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Cokato, Corcoran, Dassel, Delano, Greenfield, Howard Lake, Independence, Loretto, Mayer, Maple Plain, Montrose, Rockford, Watertown, Waverly and Winsted
Registration: Complete the intake process by applying online at www.loveincheartland.org/help or call the Connection Center (763)999-7082
Distribution: More information will be provided on dates and times after registration
Description: Partnering with local churches to provide options for Christmas
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Sibley County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Stevens County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Stevens County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Stevens County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Morris Area Women Of Today - Christmas Toy Shoppe and Wish Tree
- Address: PO Box 82, Morris, MN 56267
- Phone: (320)287-0597
- Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Stevens County
- Eligibility: Children ages birth - 18
- Registration: Saturday, November 1st - Saturday, December 13th
- Intake: Call or email for application or walk in to Stevens County Human Services department (400 Colorado Avenue, Suite 104, Morris, MN 56267)
- Documents: Application form
- Fees: None
- Distribution: 8 am - 5 pm Saturday, December 20th. Appointment will be provided after registration
- Description: Toy Shoppe provides toys/gifts, stocking stuffers, hats, mittens, toothbrushes, one game, and at least one new blanket/quilt per family. Wish Tree provides at least one new article of clothing
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Washington County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Washington County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Washington County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Adoption Programs
Programs that provide 'Adopt-A-Family' services which match people who want to provide personalized holiday assistance (usually gifts or a food basket) with an older adult, individual with a disability, or low-income family who are unable to celebrate and enjoy the holiday without the sponsor's generosity.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Anonymous Santa - Christmas with Dignity
Address: Main Street United Methodist Church 6500 Main Street, North Branch, MN 55056
Phone: (651)983-0496 for questions only
Serves: Residents of Chisago County and Forest Lake School District of Washington County (cities of Columbus, East Bethel, Forest Lake, Ham Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Linwood Township, Marine, May Township, Scandia, Stacy - in Chisago County only, and Wyoming)
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18. The child must be in high school if 18 years old.
Registration: Applications are due Friday, December 5
- Intake: Visit website to apply at https://anonymoussantamn.com/apply. All information must be completed with current phone for a call back. All information must be completed for the application to be processed. If all information is not provided, the application may be delayed.
Documents: Proof of residency at the time of distribution
Distribution: Pick up dates will be held December 17-19. Dates and times for the pick up times will be provided to families
Description: Offers parents and legal guardians who are unable to buy presents for their children and an opportunity to shop in a holiday store
Community Thread - Holiday Hope - Adoption Programs for Families with Children to Receive Gifts
Address: 2300 Orleans Street West, Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: (651)439-7434 between 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Thursday; 9 am - 1 pm Friday
Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents who live in the Stillwater Area School District. Families can view the online map to see if they are eligible at https://www.stillwaterschools.org/our-district/district-map
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 12 years and experiencing a financial hardship
- Registration: Visit website to complete online registration form at https://form.jotform.com/252514631547153. Call or email for questions regarding registration, volunteer opportunities, or sponsoring for the holiday program.
Documents: Driver's license, picture ID, passport for each adult member of the household, including children under 12 years old. Accepted forms of ID for children include birth certificate, school ID, or current health insurance card. Provide a piece of mail with proof of current address such as utility bill, paycheck stub, or bank account statement listing current address and name of person registering. Must be dated within the last 60 days.
Distribution: Dates for pickup will be provided once approved after registration
Description: Connects people in need to those willing to provide support during the holidays. Low-income families with children are matched with sponsors who provide gifts, gift cards to purchase gifts, and grocery gift cards based on the household size.
CLOSED Redeemed Life Ministries International
- Address: 7901 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View, Minnesota 55112
- Phone: (763)784-5433
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/redeemedlifechurchtv/
- Serves: Residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
- Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14
- Registration: Now - Saturday, November 15th or until 300 children have been registered. Completing the registration form does not guarantee toys. Individuals who register will be notified on or before December 15th if they are approved.
- Intake: Complete online registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjO_9ZxAhwyqKnObsSPWs2In4i9UGH6u3gDKBaT5QPROBA/viewform?fbzx=6584876489828486887
- Documents: None
- Fees: None
- Distribution: Date and time to be determined
Description: Holiday toys for tots program that provides toys for children CLOSED
The Toy Shelf, Inc.
- Address: 2266 2nd St North, North Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
- Serves: Residents of Ramsey and Washington Counties with zip codes of 55109, 55119, or 55128
- Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 16 years
- Intake: Walk in; no registration or appointment needed
- Documents: Photo ID; proof of address
- Distribution: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Tuesday - Thursday beginning Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 - Thursday, December 18th, 2025
- Accepts donations of bikes, stuffed animals, guns, slides, sandboxes, or other large outdoor items; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Tuesday - Thursday; or contact to arrange a pickup
- Description: A community-driven donation program that provides free toys, games, and books to children in need
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Christmas Baskets
Holiday Adoption Programs
Brown County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed when it becomes available.
What's Here
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Christmas Meals
Christmas Baskets
Holiday Adoption Programs
Cook County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Dakota County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Dakota County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Dakota County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Adoption Programs
Programs that provide 'Adopt-A-Family' services which match people who want to provide personalized holiday assistance (usually gifts or a food basket) with an older adult, individual with a disability or low-income family who are unable to celebrate and enjoy the holiday with the sponsor's generosity.
Holiday Gift/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
CAP Agency - Hope for the Holidays Toy Program
Hope for the Holidays Hotline: (952)402-9873
Email: Maritza Real at [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties who are current clients of CAP Agency's programs
- Scott County Eligibility: Must participate and utilize CAP's Food Shelf or utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18.
- Carver and Dakota Eligibility: Must participate and utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18.
- Intake: Call CAP Agency case worker or the Hope for the Holiday Hotline about the toy program. Visit website to fill out form to sign up for the toy distribution program at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvOrWOnIm8t4ts31u7KuYfJ5_3-bQp6owEq9txt1fxhTtC9Q/viewform.
Registration: Starts October 29 and until full
Documents: Proof of participation in CAP's Food Shelf or Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Distribution: Toy distribution dates and times will be emailed to families once they have registered
Description: Holiday toy program for current clients of CAP Agency
Hastings Family Service - Project Share - Adopt-a-Family to Receive Gifts and Food
Address: 301 2nd Street East, Hastings, MN 55033
Phone: (651)437-7134
Serves: Residents of Hastings Public Schools Independent School District 200 (including the cities of Hampton, Hastings, Miesville, New Trier, and Vermillion; portions of Denmark, Douglas, Hampton, Marshan, Nininger, Ravenna, and Vermillion Townships)
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18
Registration: Appointment scheduling starts October 22 - December 5 and until full. Appointments must be scheduled by phone for an in-person meeting.
Intake: Call for an intake appointment
Documents: Picture ID for the parent(s), piece of mail postmarked within the last two weeks such as a utility bill, and proof of documents for each child listing their name. Proof of documents of children can be a school document or birth certificate, and proof of high school enrollment for children ages 18.
Distribution: Gifts can be distributed at the family's intake appointment
Description: Provides gifts to families in need
CLOSED Mi CASA - Toys for Tots Program
Address: 1053 Jefferson Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379
Email: [email protected] for questions
Serves: Residents of Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties who are not registered with any other holiday gift program
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17
- Intake: Visit website form online to register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiuCUvv9fz5SWzHJ_8SlvnPhY_nopq-uwN2TjSZTOVj7V30A/viewform
Documents: Proof of ID for each registered child at the time of pick up
Distribution: Pick up information will be sent by email by December 12
Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tots program CLOSED
CLOSED Redeemed Life Ministries International
Address: 7901 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View, Minnesota 55112
Phone: (763)784-5433
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.facebook.com/redeemedlifechurchtv/
Serves: Residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14
Registration: Now - Saturday, November 15th or until 300 children have been registered. Completing the registration form does not guarantee toys. Individuals who register will be notified on or before December 15th if they are approved.
Intake: Complete online registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjO_9ZxAhwyqKnObsSPWs2In4i9UGH6u3gDKBaT5QPROBA/viewform?fbzx=6584876489828486887
Documents: None
Fees: None
Distribution: Date and time to be determined
Description: Holiday toys for tots program that provides toys for children CLOSED
Secret Holiday Shop - City of Farmington Holiday Toy Shop Event
Address: Rambling River Center Banquet Room 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651)280-6970
Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Farmington
Eligibility: Families with children ages 3 - 12
Intake: No registration is needed. Walk into the event and parents should send their children with a shopping list with names and how much to spend on each person in the household (i.e. Mom $15, Dad $15, etc.) Parents are not allowed to choose or do the shopping.
Fees: Gifts range $2 - $17. Children will buy tickets for $1 per ticket.
Distribution: 9 am - 12 noon Saturday, December 6, 2025
Description: Provides a toy shop for children to shop gifts for their family at low cost and gifts are wrapped once chosen
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Holiday Adoption Programs
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Goodhue County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Lake County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Le Sueur County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Mankato Toys for Tots
Address: Mankato National Guard Armory, 100 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507)514-7131 (This is an unmanned hotline, but the messages are checked throughout each business day)
Serves: Residents of Blue Earth, Nicollet, Le Sueur, and Waseca counties
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 14. Grandparents who have full guardianship of the children can request toys.
Registration: October 15th - December 7th
- Intake: Call or visit website for online application. Fill out the application. Some information may or may not be required. Incomplete or inaccurate information can impact a family's ability to complete their request.
Distribution: 8 am - 12 noon Saturday, December 13. If families attend a distribution event that they have not been approved and assigned to they WILL NOT receive toys. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Description: Provides two toys, one large and one small. Only make request to one distribution center.
CLOSED Santa's Workshop - Waterville MN?
Address:?The Village, 205 1st?Street North, Waterville, MN 56096
Phone: (507)330-0138
Website:?https://www.facebook.com/p/Santas-Workshop-Waterville-MN-100079962622351/
Serves: Residents of Waterville and surrounding communities
Eligibility:?Children ages birth - 18
Registration:?Now - Sunday, November 16th
Intake: Complete online registration form: https://bit.ly/4oVJDDG. Must complete one registration form per child.
Fees: None
Distribution:?2 pm - 4 pm, Saturday, December 6th
Description: Provides toys for children CLOSED
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Holiday Adoption Programs
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Pipestone County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Renville County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Scott County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Scott County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Scott County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
CAP Agency - Hope for the Holidays Toy Program
Hope for the Holidays Hotline: (952)402-9873
Email: Maritza Real at [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties who are current clients of CAP Agency's programs
- Scott County Eligibility: Must participate and utilize CAP's Food Shelf or utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18.
- Carver and Dakota Eligibility: Must participate and utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18.
- Intake: Call CAP Agency case worker or the Hope for the Holiday Hotline about the toy program. Visit website to fill out form to sign up for the toy distribution program at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvOrWOnIm8t4ts31u7KuYfJ5_3-bQp6owEq9txt1fxhTtC9Q/viewform.
Registration: Starts October 29 and until full
Documents: Proof of participation in CAP's Food Shelf or Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Distribution: Toy distribution dates and times will be emailed to families once they have registered
Description: Holiday toy program for current clients of CAP Agency
CLOSED Mi CASA - Toys for Tots Program
Address: 1053 Jefferson Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379
Email: [email protected] for questions
Serves: Residents of Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties who are not registered with any other holiday gift program
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17
- Intake: Visit website form online to register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiuCUvv9fz5SWzHJ_8SlvnPhY_nopq-uwN2TjSZTOVj7V30A/viewform
Documents: Proof of ID for each registered child at the time of pick up
Distribution: Pick up information will be sent by email by December 12
Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tots program CLOSED
CLOSED Redeemed Life Ministries International
- Address: 7901 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View, Minnesota 55112
- Phone: (763)784-5433
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/redeemedlifechurchtv/
- Serves: Residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
- Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14
- Registration: Now - Saturday, November 15th or until 300 children have been registered. Completing the registration form does not guarantee toys. Individuals who register will be notified on or before December 15th if they are approved.
- Intake: Complete online registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjO_9ZxAhwyqKnObsSPWs2In4i9UGH6u3gDKBaT5QPROBA/viewform?fbzx=6584876489828486887
- Documents: None
- Fees: None
- Distribution: Date and time to be determined
Description: Holiday toys for tots program that provides toys for children CLOSED
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community - Special Holiday Assistance Program
Phone: (952)324-0518
Email: [email protected]
- Serves: Indigenous families who are residents of Scott County
Eligibility: Families with children ages 18 who are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe
Registration: Deadline for registration is Friday, December 12
Intake: Call or email to register. Call between 9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday by phone.
Documents: Intake form, verification of address (utility bill or phone bill), income verification, and tribal enrollment documents of the parent(s) and children
Distribution: Families will be provided with information once approved
Description: Provides gifts and gift cards per child to households in need
Toy Corner, The - Holiday Toy Shop Appointment
Address: Saint John's Lutheran Church Basement Level 119 8th Avenue West, Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone: (952)737-9854
- Serves: Clients of The Toy Corner who are residents of Scott County
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 15 who are experiencing financial hardship
Registration: Appointments start November 24 - December 12
Intake: Walk in to sign up for a holiday shopping appointment. Appointments will be 3 pm - 5:30 pm Monday and Tuesday.
Documents: Utility bill listing address
Distribution: Appointments will be set up in person
Description: Provides an opportunity for families to shop for free new and like-new items such as toys, books, stuffed animals, games, and puzzles
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Christmas Meals
Wright County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
?Services available to residents of Wright County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Wright County, that information is noted in the service.
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Christmas Baskets
? Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family member.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Christmas Baskets
?Wright County Community Action (WCCA)
. Address: Family Service Center, 411 Elm Ave, Waverly, 55390
. Phone: (763)658-4414 Tammy
. Serves: Residents of Wright County
. Eligibility: All WCCA clients throughout Wright County
. Registration: Thursday, December 15th - Friday, December 23rd
. Intake: Call or walk in?during food shelf hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday; 8:30 am - 1 pm Friday
. Description: Christmas food basket
Holiday Gifts/Toys
CLOSED Buffalo Toys for Tots
Address: Buffalo Rotary Toys For Tots, PO Box 501, Buffalo, MN 55313
Serves: Residents of Buffalo and Montrose
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18
Intake: Visit the website to apply online. Applications are available on November 1st and can be picked up at the Buffalo Food Shelf, Wright County Human Services, or Buffalo Chamber of Commerce. Applications can be mailed to the PO Box address.
Registration: Saturday, November 1st - Monday, December 1st
Documents: Original birth certificate or a current year school photo identification for each child, as well as an identification card for the parent (and if the identification card does not have a Buffalo or Montrose address, a current utility bill with a Buffalo or Montrose address).
Distribution: Saturday, December 13th
Description: Provides a holiday toy program CLOSED
Catholic Charities Emergency Services - Toys for Tots
157 Roosevelt Road, Suite 100, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320)229-4560
- Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Eden Valley, Kimball, Rice, Saint Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, Waite Park, Saint Augusta, Saint Joseph, Watkins, or Royalton
Eligibility: Families with children 6 months - 14 years who are not enrolled in any other holiday program
- Registration: Monday, November 3rd - Friday, December 5th at 4:30 pm
- Intake: Visit the website to sign up and select the desired pick-up date. No phone or in-person registration. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025ToysForTots
Documents: Photo ID for all family members as well as guardians. Guardians will be asked for proof of guardianship. Address verification must be dated within the last 60 days and upload must show the sender, recipient, and date. Must provide a birth certificate for each child.
Distribution: December 11th, 16th, and 18th. Families can choose their pick-up date. Once signed up, families will receive a confirmation notice with an appointment date and time with specific instructions on how to finish the application process by emailing the required documentation. An official pick-up notice with toy pick-up instructions will be emailed to the family once the required documents have been reviewed. Families will be required to show the official pick-up notice at the distribution site. Provides a no-contact, curbside pick-up of Christmas gifts.
Description: Toys for children
Hanover Area Food Shelf - Gifts for Kids Program
Address: 11024 Church Street NE, Hanover MN, 55341
Phone: (612)6196422 Kathryn Lokken
- Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Albertville, Corcoran, Hanover, Saint Michael, and North West Loretto
Eligibility: Children birth - age 18 if they are still a senior in High School
- Intake: To register, visit the website [email protected]
Registration: Saturday, November 1st - Friday, December 12th
Distribution: Dates are to be determined, and families will be notified
Description: Provides a holiday gift program for families in need
Love in the Name of Christ Heartland
Address: 318 Railroad Avenue, Delano MN 55328; 801 Hwy 12, Howard Lake, MN 55349
Phone: (763)999-7082
Email: [email protected]
Serves: Residents of Cokato, Corcoran, Dassel, Delano, Greenfield, Howard Lake, Independence, Loretto, Mayer, Maple Plain, Montrose, Rockford, Watertown, Waverly and Winsted
Registration: Complete the intake process by applying online at www.loveincheartland.org/help or call the Connection Center (763)999-7082
Distribution: More information will be provided on dates and times after registration
Description: Partnering with local churches to provide options for Christmas
CLOSED Monticello Community Toys for Tots
Address: PO Box 1226 Monticello, MN 55362
- Email: [email protected]
Website: https://monticello-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx
Serves: Residents of Becker, Big Lake, Clear Lake, Clearwater, and Monticello
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17
Registration: Open till Monday, December 1st
Intake: Visit website to register https://monticello-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx
Documents: Photo ID (driver's license), current utility bill showing current address, and identification for each child (birth certificate, school ID, Tax page listing dependents, or My Chart).
- Distribution: 8 am - 3 pm Saturday, December 6th at 1330 Edmonson Avenue NE, Monticello, MN 55362
Description: Provides toys CLOSED
Saint Timothy's Church and Maple Lake Organizations - 2025 Giving Tree
Address: Saint Timothy's Catholic Church, 8th?Oak Avenue North, Maple Lake, MN?55358
Phone: (763)913-5548 call for questions
Serves: Residents of Maple Lake? ?
Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 and seniors in the home
Registration: Visit?website: https://churchofsttimothy.org/documents/2025-giving-tree-application/?and print out the form to mail in by Friday, December 5th
Documents: Bring a form of photo ID and utility bill with the current address
Distribution: 6 pm - 8:30 pm Friday, December 12th
Description: Provides gifts/toys
Salvation Army?
Address: 400 Hwy 10 South, St. Cloud MN 56304
Phone: (320)252-4552
Serves: Residents of Avon, Clearlake, Clearwater, Cold Spring, Collegeville, Holdingford, Kimball, Rice, Richmond, Roscoe, St. Stephen, St. Joseph, St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park
Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 who are low income or emergency needs
- Registration: Monday, November 3rd - Monday, December 15th
- Intake: Visit the website to sign up https://saangeltree.org/ or for people without access to sign up online, can walk in 9 am -11 am and 1 pm - 3 pm on ?Monday, November 24th, to sign up
Documents: Bring a birth certificate or school enrollment form for each child
Distribution: Friday, December 19th, families will receive a date and time for pick up when they sign up
Description: Toys and gifts for children
CLOSED Share Your Christmas
Address: Annandale United Methodist Church 250 Oak Avenue North, Annandale, MN 55302
Phone: (320)274-1066 Sally Smith
- Email: [email protected]?
Serves: Residents of Annandale and South Haven? ?
Eligibility: Families with custodial children ages birth - 18 and older adults
Registration: Deadline is Monday, November 24th
Intake: Call; email; walk in during church office hours 8:30 am - 12 noon Tuesday - Friday
Distribution: Gift cards will be mailed the week of December 8th
Description: Holiday gift cards for children and grocery gift cards for families and seniors CLOSED
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Christmas Baskets
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Wilkin County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Wilkin County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Wilkin County, that information is noted in the service.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Wahpeton, ND Toys for Tots
Phone:?(701)899-2918
Email:[email protected]
Serves: Residents of Otter Tail and Wilkin counties
Eligibility: Children ages birth - 18
Registration: Tuesday, September 30th - Wednesday, December 12th
Intake:?Register online: https://wahpeton-nd.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx?nPreviewInd=0&redirectInd=11 ; Applicants will?receive?responses on Tuesday, November 5th - Tuesday, December 10th
Fees: None
Distribution:?Friday, December 19th?-?Monday, December 22nd
Description: Provides?at least?1 toy per child?
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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Douglas County - Holiday Information - Holiday Programs - Statewide 2025
Services available to residents of Douglas County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Douglas County, that information is noted in the service.
Christmas Baskets
Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items) and occasionally gifts for children or other family member.
CLOSED Jingle Bells Foundation - Basket Program for Food and Toys
- Address: PO Box 635 Alexandria MN, 56308
- Phone: (320)335-2488
- Email: [email protected]
- Serves: Residents of Douglas County
- Eligibility: Families with children
- Intake: Register online https://www.jinglebellsalexandria.org/basket-request/ to sign up for the basket program. Registration is open Saturday, November 1st, 2025 - Sunday, November 30th, 2025 (or until 700 requests are reached)
- Distribution: Delivery of baskets will take place on Sunday, December 7th, 2025
- Description: Provide a holiday gift basket containing gift cards, food, and toys. CLOSED
Holiday Adoption Programs
Programs that provide 'Adopt-A-Family' services which match people who want to provide personalized holiday assistance (usually gifts or a food basket) with an older adult, individual with a disability or low-income family who are unable to celebrate and enjoy the holiday without the sponsor's generosity.
United Way Lakes and Prairie's Holiday Gift Program - Douglas County
- Phone: (320)834-7800
- Serves: Residents of Douglas County
- Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18
- Intake: Register online https://uwdp.org/what-we-do/united-way-programs/holiday_gift_program.html to be sponsored. Individuals with no computer/internet access, please call to be enrolled.
- Registration: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday starting Monday, November 10th - Wednesday, December 10th
- Documents: Vary; Bring photo ID to pick up
- Distribution: 10 am - 6 pm Monday, December 22 at the United Way Office, 503 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria. At pick up remain in car and call the office. Only registered people can pick up.
- Description: Provides a holiday gift program by connecting families with another person or group by sponsoring them and providing gifts on the family's wish list.
Holiday Gifts/Toys
?Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday.
Douglas County Toys for Tots
- Serves: Residents of Douglas County
- Eligibility: Children ages birth - 15 years
- Registration: Monday, October 20th, 2025 - Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
- Intake: Apply online https://alexandria-mn.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx Applicants will receive responses Tuesday, October 22nd, 2025 - Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
- Distribution: Wednesday, December 19th, 2025
- Description: Offers free toys for families in need for Christmas
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Christmas Baskets
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Holiday Adoption Programs
